Topic

13 oz Scout 1 Platinum tent now available on BA website

This topic has 34 replies, 15 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 11 months ago by Luke Schmidt.

Viewing 10 posts - 26 through 35 (of 35 total)

← 1 2

Author

Posts
Feb 26, 2020 at 7:04 am #3633260

bradmacmt
BPL Member

@bradmacmt
Locale: montana

While I don’t object to the fabrics of the BA Scout per se (definitely going to need a footprint – I always use one anyway so I can cowboy camp too), I think the design is poor. For a few more ounces one can have a TT Aeon Li and have a real shelter. Roomy, simple, storm worthy. For me the Aeon should be as light too, as it needs only one pole. I don’t do Trekking poles.

Feb 26, 2020 at 10:02 am #3633277

Monte Masterson
BPL Member

@septimius
Locale: Southern Indiana

So okay, I just called Big Agnes and they said that in fact the Scout Platinum 1 floor is a 7d silnylon. I hate it when I’m wrong.

Feb 27, 2020 at 6:03 pm #3633501

Brad W
BPL Member

@rocko99

Looks like they took the Tarptent Protrail design with the single wall attached to mesh near the bathtub floor.

Feb 28, 2020 at 7:02 am #3633545

JCH
BPL Member

@pastyj-2-2

“While I don’t object to the fabrics of the BA Scout per se … I think the design is poor.”

Honestly, and this is just my opinion, I have yet to see a BA tent that I would purchase. Most of their designs simply do not make sense to me, this one included. For those few models that do, the design is not unique to BA and there are other examples I prefer either in terms of materials, colors, warrantee or simply brand loyalty.

Feb 28, 2020 at 7:16 am #3633546

bradmacmt
BPL Member

@bradmacmt
Locale: montana

Honestly, and this is just my opinion, I have yet to see a BA tent that I would purchase. Most of their designs simply do not make sense to me, this one included. For those few models that do, the design is not unique to BA and there are other examples I prefer either in terms of materials, colors, warrantee or simply brand loyalty.

I completely agree, except for their Copper Spur line. I think that design is one that works and has stood the test of time, and for good reason.

Feb 28, 2020 at 10:01 am #3633568

jscott
BPL Member

@book
Locale: Northern California

I’ve used the Fly Creek ul1 for decades,sometimes in very bad storms, and it’s always held up. It’s good in winds too. The door zipper (#3) is way too fragile however. And it’s cramped compared to my Hexamid solo plus. I wake up in it dry. That’s my number 1.

Feb 29, 2020 at 1:36 pm #3633734

Luke Schmidt
BPL Member

@cameron
Locale: Alaska

<p style=”text-align: left;”>I hate to be negative but why? For a few oz more I could have a tarp/bivy combo that would be more durable and more comfortable.</p>
HYOH but I hate the idea that some poor beginner will buy this thing and be miserable.

Feb 29, 2020 at 3:33 pm #3633750

jscott
BPL Member

@book
Locale: Northern California

More comfy in a bivy??? Interesting. Plus, I hate insects so a tarp ain’t for me.

Feb 29, 2020 at 3:59 pm #3633754

Eric Blumensaadt
BPL Member

@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

I’d still take the TT Notch or the revamped 2020 Notch Li. Much more durable in either fabric.

Mar 1, 2020 at 12:08 am #3633820

Luke Schmidt
BPL Member

@cameron
Locale: Alaska

jscott I normally don’t zip up the bivy unless bugs are bad. So its really no different then a mummy bag. But I hike late and don’t laze around camp. All I do in my shelter is sleep.
Author

Posts